Narblogtag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-14854742010-01-28T19:33:26-08:00Happenings and discussion around Narberth, PATypePadThe Narblog Sleepstag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83420291153ef01287726b7ba970c2010-01-28T19:33:26-08:002010-01-29T20:31:38-08:00The Narblog has been quiet for a while now. My new responsibilities on Narberth Borough Council make it difficult to continue this blog. I think my time is better spent working on the job to which I've been elected. Also,...Aaron Muderick

The Narblog has been quiet for a while now. My new responsibilities on Narberth Borough Council make it difficult to continue this blog. I think my time is better spent working on the job to which I've been elected. Also, there are inherent conflicts of interest that prevent me from being a neutral observer.

For those who would like to keep reading a Narberth-oriented blog, Former Councillor Matt Pettigrew has started one at www.narberthusa.com. Also, the Narberth Civic Association has started a community blog at blog.narberthpa.org. On this blog, any Narberth resident can sign up to post, report community happenings, and interact with other citizens.

Something new...

During the election season, I had the opportunity to walk the borough. I knocked on doors and spoke with many of you. I was so impressed with the collective talent and capability of our town's citizens. Narberth is strong, but it can be stronger. When neighbors share talents, buy services from each other, find common interests, volunteer, and make new friends then our community becomes stronger.

To help foster these goals, I have created the Narblist at www.narblist.org. This is a Narberth-oriented classifieds that looks very similar to Craigslist. This is an opportunity to:

share your skills

find collaborators

advertise your business

announce local events

offer lessons

buy, sell, trade

and anything else you can thing of!

The Narblist provides a platform for Narberth's volunteer organizations to engage members of our community and strengthen their ranks.

To facilitate access and visibility of the Narblist, weekly post summaries will be printed and put up at the train station and other off-line community bulletin boards. This will allow members of our community who may not live the blogging/Craigslist lifestyle to participate.

Just as the Narblog followed in the footsteps of the "Our Town" newspaper, so the Narblist follows in a long tradition of Narberth-oriented classified handouts. They have helped our town organize an incredible volunteer culture for over 100 years.

The Narblist is a new experiment to bring our community closer together. I look forward to your help in making it a success. Thanks!

- Aaron Muderick

Narberth swears in Mike Vernacchio, police officertag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83420291153ef0120a5be1226970b2009-10-05T07:01:03-07:002009-10-05T07:01:03-07:00The newest member of Narberth's police force is Mike Vernacchio. He was sworn in by Mayor Tom Grady and his hiring brings the Narberth police force back up to full strength of six officers.Aaron Muderick

The newest member of Narberth's police force is Mike Vernacchio. He was sworn in by Mayor Tom Grady and his hiring brings the Narberth police force back up to full strength of six officers.

MLT Report: Narberth and LMSD in long haul over school fighttag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83420291153ef0120a5be0f3d970b2009-10-05T06:57:08-07:002009-10-05T06:57:08-07:00The Main Line Times is reporting that Narberth Borough and Lower Merion School District have had their case heard by Montgomery County Common Pleas Court Judge Arthur R. Tilson. He denied both parties request for a summary judgement. And so,...Aaron Muderick

The Main Line Times is reporting that Narberth Borough and Lower Merion School District have had their case heard by Montgomery County Common Pleas Court Judge Arthur R. Tilson. He denied both parties request for a summary judgement.

And so, both sides hunker down for a long legal battle over the future of the Narberth School. You can read more here.

Ari Hest to perform in Narberth's Antioch Annex on Oct 17thtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83420291153ef0120a5ff34fd970c2009-09-29T06:57:27-07:002009-09-29T06:57:27-07:00On Saturday, October 17th Ari Hest, and a special guest will be playing live at the Antioch Annex. Doors will open at 7 pm and the show will start at 8 pm, this is a BYOB event. Ari is an...Aaron Muderick
<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><font face="Arial" size="3"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial;">On Saturday, October 17th Ari Hest,
and a special guest will be playing live at the Antioch Annex.&#0160; Doors will
open at 7 pm&#0160;and the show will start at 8 pm, this is a BYOB event. <br />
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Ari is an up and coming singer/songwriter from <st1:place w:st="on">Brooklyn</st1:place>
who is frequently played on satellite radio and is now starting to get air time
on XPN.&#0160; His shows are getting rave reviews and will include his own work,
in addition to a number of really strong covers ranging from Bruce, to Leonard
Cohen to Bonnie Raitt.&#0160;&#0160;<br />
<br />
Tickets are $30 per person and we are expecting 100 to 120 people, all profits
will go to St.&#0160;Margaret&#39;s School.&#0160;Email Tom Davis at <a href="mailto:td1_davis@yahoo.com">td1_davis@yahoo.com</a> for more info.</span></font></div>
Are you registered to vote?tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83420291153ef0120a5e82114970c2009-09-23T07:30:24-07:002009-09-23T07:30:24-07:00Election Day is November 3rd and the candidates for Borough Council are actively campaigning. Expect to see us at your door with literature and a smile! The last day to register to vote is October 5th. You can find all...Aaron Muderick

Election Day is November 3rd and the candidates for Borough Council are actively campaigning. Expect to see us at your door with literature and a smile! The last day to register to vote is October 5th. You can find all the necessary forms here.

If you have children who will be 18 years old before November 3rd, they can register now. If you need an absentee ballot, you can download one from the link above.

This is an off-year election so turnout is expected to be low. Show Narberth Borough Council that you care about our town by coming out to vote on November 3rd. See you at the polls!

"Big, Little Town", the Narberth Documentarytag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83420291153ef0120a5c38ce9970c2009-09-14T08:55:08-07:002009-09-14T08:55:08-07:00Michael Gaudini is a Narberth-based fillm producer who will be screening his "Big, Little Town" documentary on Friday, September 18th at 7pm during Movie Night in Narberth Borough Hall. Come out to meet Michael, those who participated in the filming,...Aaron Muderick

Michael Gaudini is a Narberth-based fillm producer who will be screening his "Big, Little Town" documentary on Friday, September 18th at 7pm during Movie Night in Narberth Borough Hall. Come out to meet Michael, those who participated in the filming, and see the show.

The video includes glimpses of Narberth history, 4th of July festivities, and more.

See you there!

Narberth Borough Code now available onlinetag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83420291153ef0120a5bb18c4970c2009-09-12T13:59:27-07:002009-09-12T13:59:27-07:00After hearing numerous requests to make the Narberth Borough Code more accessible to citizens, your Narblog editor scanned the document, made it text searchable, and placed it at www.narberthboroughcode.com Please keep in mind that there are major changes in progress...Aaron Muderick

After hearing numerous requests to make the Narberth Borough Code more accessible to citizens, your Narblog editor scanned the document, made it text searchable, and placed it at www.narberthboroughcode.com

Please keep in mind that there are major changes in progress for the zoning component of the code. These are being worked out within council and committee. Expect them to be published sometime during the middle of next year. Nonetheless, the website above provides a good place to start if you have questions about the Borough's ordinances.

After the major zoning updates occur in 2010, the Borough plans to hire an outside service to codify, index, and make available the most recent code to all citizens.

If you have any questions or comments, I am always eager to hear them.

Your Narblog Editor is running for Borough Counciltag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83420291153ef0120a56496f4970b2009-09-11T11:40:24-07:002009-09-11T11:40:24-07:00Your Narblog editor is running for Narberth Borough Council. You can find out more here. You can also learn more about me here and at my campaign website.Aaron Muderick

Your Narblog editor is running for Narberth Borough Council. You can find out more here. You can also learn more about me here and at my campaign website.

Narberth Newstag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83420291153ef0120a55b3dbe970c2009-08-19T05:54:06-07:002009-08-19T05:54:06-07:00Daniel Keating of Narberth's Keating Construction Co, has passed away at Age 90. See the obituary here. Narberth's Royal Bancshare continues to have financial difficulties in relation to loans which have defaulted due to the real estate market. More information...Aaron Muderick

Daniel Keating of Narberth's Keating Construction Co, has passed away at Age 90. See the obituary here.

Narberth's Royal Bancshare continues to have financial difficulties in relation to loans which have defaulted due to the real estate market. More information is here. Royal Banshare is the Borough's largest employer with approximately 68 employees.

Narberth has approved the hiring of a new police officer, Michael Vernacchio. He will be moving to Narberth's force from the Montgomery County Sheriff's office. Also, Office Pete Weihermuller is returning to the Borough police force after an extended medical leave of absence. A Main Line Times article is here.

A local entrepreneur is featured in the Main Line Times as well...me. That's right, your Narblog editor talks about his day job making Thinking Putty.

Borough Council makes decisions regarding Spanish Housetag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83420291153ef0120a4ecd924970b2009-08-12T19:31:04-07:002009-08-12T19:31:04-07:00The Philadelphia Inquirer covers the story here. The Spanish House at the corner or N. Wynnewood and Sabine Ave will be demolished and replaced by four new homes to be priced between $800,000 and $1,000,000.Aaron Muderick